Overview
- Real Salt Lake scored within the first minute and added four more goals, exploiting Atlanta's defensive lapses.
- Interim manager Rob Valentino highlighted the team's need to rectify defensive errors, especially on set pieces.
- Atlanta United's Saba Lobjanidze and Daniel Rios managed to score, but their efforts were overshadowed by defensive shortcomings.
- The loss marks Atlanta United's second consecutive road defeat, complicating their playoff aspirations.
- Atlanta United faces Indy Eleven next in the U.S. Open Cup, a crucial match to regain momentum.